THE JOURNAL

My private facebook group started with my boudoir business.But - I also know that not all of you will ever end up in front of my camera.So I wanted to make this group a place where ALL women, not just my clients, could come and read something inspiring, or find a quote that resonates with them.I wanted it to be a place where women could come and feel safe KNOWING that there are other women who will support you and lift you up.

I think it has become that...and more.

It has become a place that I have found peace. It has become a place that women write me about. It has become a spot in women's lives that feels safe. A bit of a safe haven from all the mental pollution we endure ...out there.

And as the group and my business has grown..I have noticed something undeniable..

EMPOWERMENT IS CONTAGIOUS!

When I started my journey into boudoir photography, I was not aware that in this work I would find..

forgiveness

truth

confidence

and

SELF love.

I know that when I started this...I wanted to show women how beautiful THEY were. I wanted to show them that how they see themselves alot of the times-is not how others see them.I wanted to awaken the inner rebel in a woman. I wanted to light a fire.I wanted to make them FEEL themselves.It was all about THEM.

I just wasn't aware of what would happen to ME.To be honest...I never once thought about how any of this would change or affect me...atall.

It never dawned on me.

I wasn't aware that by simply empowering other women to love themselves...would spark a fire in my soul.

By encouraging others to love themselves,honor their bodies and own their sexuality....

I have awakened a different woman in my heart

AND

I have learned about the power of the ripple effect.

I have learned that ... by speaking words of empowerment..others will be empowered.

I have learned that..by seeing truth in others...you will see truth in yourself.

I have learned that...by simply loving others...you will learn to love yourself.

Its the simple act of defiance...against negativity.

By doing this...she emerged.A new rebel, for a new war.

you see...Rebellion is nothing new to me.But- for most of my life-I did alot of rebelling against my self and my body.I spent alot of time engaging in a conversation with myself that was NOT healthy.I literally rebeled against myself and my mind.

But this...this is different.This is real rebellion. This battle is a battle for your life.Its for inner peace and truth.

And THIS battle... this battle is won daily.Its won by rebelling against my own thoughts and unfounded feelings.It's won everytime i silence my doubts.Its won each time I see face me fears and set an example..

It creates power.and THAT...causes a ripple effect.

By being empowered...you encourage other women and young girls to rebel against: